City of Dunwoody bill passes the House

This afternoon the Georgia House passed Senate Bill 82 which will allow Dunwoody residents to vote on forming a city. The vote was 106 to 60. The bill's sponsor, Rep. Fran Millar, then moved to immediately transmit the bill that was amended in committee to the Senate. The House agreed to do this by a vote of 110 to 50. If the Senate approves the changes made by the House Governmental Affairs Committee the bill could be on the Governors desk by the end of the week for his approval. Once signed, the U.S. Department of Justice will need to certify the voting districts in accord with the Voting Rights Act and the Cityhood referendum would then take place on July 15th.

This is a proud day for the Citizens for Dunwoody and a large political victory for the community at large who will now have control of their own destiny by being able to vote for themselves on the referendum.